William Joffre Alcívar

William Joffre Alcívar, also known as 'comandante Willy', is a notorious figure in Ecuador's organized crime landscape, having emerged as a leader of the criminal group known as Los Tiguerones. His organization has been implicated in numerous violent incidents and territorial disputes related to drug trafficking. Alcívar was arrested in Spain in 2023, facing charges for orchestrating violent attacks, including an assault on a television channel. Under his leadership, Los Tiguerones has been classified by the Ecuadorian government as a terrorist group, reflecting the severe escalation of violence in the country due to organized crime.